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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-26

revolutions at different times rolling
through the Champs Elysees. He threw
that plumb line over ancient Rome, and
what became of the realm of the Caesars
Ask her war eagles, with beak dulled and
wings broken, flung helpless into the
Tiber. He threw it over the
Assyrian Empire Of a thousand
years, the thrones of Semiramis, aDd Sar-
dapapalus, and Shalmaneser, Of twenty
seven victorious expeditions, the cities oI
Phoenicia kneeling to the sceptre, and all
the world blanched in the presence. What
became Of all the grandeur? Ask the fallen
palaces of Khorsabad and the corpses ol
her one hundred and eighty-fye thousand
soldiery slain by the angel of the Lord in
one night, and the Assyrian sculptures ol
the worlds museums, all that now re.
mains of that splendor before which ma
tons
STAGGERED AND CRoUCHED.
God is now throwing that plumb line over
this American republic, and it is solemn
time with this nation, and whether We
keep his Sabbaths or dishonor them,
whether righteousness or iniquity dominats
whether we are Christian or infdel,
whether we fulfill our mission or refuse it,
whether we are for God or against Him,
we'll decide whether we shall as nation
90 on in higher and higher career or 90 down
in the same grave where Babylon. and
Nineveh, and Thebea and Assyria art
sculptured.
"But, /" say you, ''if there be nothine
but a plumb line what can any OF rs do
for there is an old proverb which truth
fully declares: IF the best mans wer'
written on his forehead it would maxi
him pull his hat over his eyes, Wha'
shall we do when, according to Isaiah
God shall lay Judgment to the line ant
Righteousness TO the plumetp And, her
is where the Gospel comes in with th'
Sayiour's righteousness to make for on
deficits. And while see hanging ON tn
wall plumb line, / see also hanging ther
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02
Personal.

The Empress Eugene contemplates tour
In this country.
John c. Emo is described as '.King of the
Doodle Colony" by Montreal paper.
Canon Wilberforce, son of the Bishop of
of Winchester. will soon visit this country.
The Rev James Freeman Clark has re-
gained his health sufficiently to return to.his
study.
Mr. X. T. Bush. owner of the Coronet, has
sent letter to the Beecher statue fund com.
urittee, inclosng $500.
William I. Coleman of California, who is
nursing a Presidential boom, is a bald headed
man with big moustache. His availability
as a candidate is said TO be largely represent
ed by a fortune of 500. 900 900.
Benjamin Richardson, owner Of the his
toric Washington coach, is one of the eccen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

A locomotive is now being built at the
Rhode Island Locomotive Works tor the
Boston & Maine Railroad Company, to be
used on the summer express trains, that
will be the fastest and largest locomotive
on the road. The cylinder is Is inches
in diameter, with 24inch stroke: the
boiler will be "a inches at the smokestack.
The fire will call for three tons of coal be-
fore the engine is pulled out of the round
house, and five tons and halt will be
carried on the tender. The tank of the
latter will hold 1000 gallons of water and
the total weight of the engine properis to
be $4,000 pounds. The weight on the
driving wheels will be &C, 900 pounds, or
5000 pounds more than the usual amount.
Everything about it will be of steel. 1t
as expected that this engine will run from
Portland to Boston. making 10 stops, in
Jas minutes, or little less than two hours
and half, pulling at the same time a
train of six cars. three of which will be
parlor cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

Persons whose blood is thin. digestion weak and
liver sluggish, are extra liable to the attacks Of
malarial disease. The most trifing exposure may
under such conditions infect system which, il
healthy, would resist the miasmatic faint. The only
way to secure immunity from malaria in localities
where it is prevalent is to tone and regulate the sys
TEN by improving weakened digestion, enrching the
BLOOD and giving wholesome impetus to hillary
secretion. These results are accomplished by moth
leg 80 effectively as HOstetter's Stomach Bitters
which long experience has proved to be the most
liable safeguard against fever and ague and kindred
disorders, well as the best remedy for them. The
Btters are moreover excellent invigOraut of the
organs of urination, and an active depurent, eim
mating from the blood those acrid impurities which
originate rheumatic ailments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02
General News.

The great Northwestern boom just now CEN
tres In Duluth.
An Oregon newspaper is responsible for
the revival of the word '.jugulate."
Vassar College has . difficulty. A young
colored woman wants to enter as a pupil.
Attorney General Garland says that postal
clerks can ride free under the provisions of
the Interstate Commerce bill.
Advices from Africa state that Explorer
Stanley has arrived at Banana 1t looks
more and more as though his expedition were
bound to bear fruit.
There has not been a grogshop in Akin
son. N. H., for 81 years The town has ex-
pended nothing for the support of the poor
for the last eight or ten years.
The recently arrested Nihilists were Obliged
to wear bottles of poison on their bosoms.
Had they failed to undertake the task assigned
them, secret agents of the conspirators were
to break these bottles and end the timorous
ones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

900; one heifer calf for $50; one COW,
mother of the calf, for $50.
Miss Belle Herrin of Skowhegan leaves
for Africa next FRIDAY morning as teacher
to the poor uncivilized, unclothed denlzens OF
the Jungle. She will engage in mlssionery
work.
Fred H. vose of Tnorndike has been ap-
pointed Asst. Supt at the Plummer Farm
School, Salem. Mass, and Nelson V. Con-
forth has received the offer of a similar posi-
ton at the Industrial School of Lawrence.
The Rockport Ice Co. is loading several
schooners with ice for southern porfs.-Dr.
Hosea B Eaton, former greenback candi-
date for Governor, is reported very i'll.
Lewis Atwood, of Winterport, has an un-
usual large number of orders for seeds this
spring, and has quite large force at work
packing and shipping. The superior quality
of Mr. woods seeds give them reputa-
ton we'll worthy of notice.
The Oak Hill Granite Co., of Belfast, has
been awarded the contract fer furnishing $780,
900 granite blocks to the paving department
Of the city Of Boston. The price to be paid
is S42 per thousand, making the amount tor
the entire contract $3.50.
Messrs Smith, Perry & Co. are very sue.
cessfuliy operating their steam paint works.
1t is the most important industry OF which
Searsport can boast,
WARRINGTON.
At Eastport, there is but one fishing schoon-
er fitting out for the banks.-The Knights of
Labor are to erect hall on Main street. 1t
will cost s., 900
Pembroke is to have a shoe factory. A
company has been formed and q building is
to be arected this spring. The capital is
$4,000. The company will employ 100
hands.
PASSPORT, Campobello and Lubec are to be
honored during the coming season, by many
distinguished visitors. This region is fast
becoming favorite summer resort. The
shores of the main land and the islands are
being covered with beautiful cottages.
DR.. H. II. Kinds, of Kennebunkport, has
secured patent on q steam washer which
promises to make Mondays work easy for the
women.
A correspondent to the Biddeford Journal
from South Sanford writes: Miss Lula Ben
net.'s clothes took fire Saturday while she
was throwing some refuse she had in her
apron in the stove; the flames rapidly spread
and she was enveloped in flames her father,
who fortunately was in the room, sprang to
her assistance and tore her clothes from her,
and the poor girl escaped being burned to
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

In other columns we publish in full the
report of the Kennebec delegation in the
legislature last winter in regard to mat
ters in the county. of interest. The COM
mittee went into the subject thoroughly
and the report is, full, impartial and thor
ough. The tramp question and the liquor
traffic and their effect upon expenses are
ventilated, and important changes in rela-
ton to Jail management suggested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The police authorities OF New York
have advised Mayor Hewitt that lit is i'm
possible" to keep the saloons in that city
closed on Sunday. and the Mayor dis
misses the subject with the remark that
having notified the proper authorities of
the law he has "no further control over
the police" SO New York seems to be
ments OF the authorities are worthy of
credence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The 1000 passengers who are snow
bound on the Intercolonial Railway will
probably have poor appreciation of the
advantages OF this branch of the Canadian
route to the Pacific. Travelling at the
rate of two miles in 100 hours is rather
monotonous. to say the least. The Cana
dams seem to be badly in need of snow
sheds. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The controversy between Secretary En-
dicott and General Sheridan as to which Of
them is best qualified to command the
army is still raging with undated violence.
and the former has been revoking some
OF the latter's assignments on the ground
that they we're unfit to be made.
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PHYSICAL SALVATION.
"BIessed Art Thou above all Others.Y

Some of the expressions of gratitude for the phv-
steal regeneration wrou ght by Mrs Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound read like the reioicings
OF converts after religious revival 1t brings Sal
walton 10 the body. lady in franklin Parish, La,
writes: al tried one bottle OF your Compound for
Prolapsus Uteri and LcucorIhea. never had any.
thing in my life that did me a much good. / was
hardly able TO walk about without dlfficulty could
not ste upon anything without pain. When think
how much good that one bottle did me, 1 feel as il
1 cou d fall on my knees to you aud say: Blessed
art thou above all hers, for thou art one of the
greatest beneiaciors that woman ever had"
sepl7eod&wly chwmly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The hearty approval the Augusta, Ga.
Chronicle gave to Senator Sherman's
speech on protection to American industry
leads the Charleston News and Courier to
read it out of the democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

1t is pretty certain that Indiana may be
safely counted in the column of republi-
can States at the next national election.
General Dudley, the former United States
commissioner OF patents, whose knowledge
OF Indiana politics is known to be thor
ough and intimate, SAYS: "Indiana will
be solid for any republican for president
We can carry it next year. with Lieut..
Governor Robertson as candidate for
governor, by 10000 majority"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

Mr.. Blaine would have continued
ovation on his journey west if he would
permit it, At all the stations along the
route where he has stopped crowds of
people have gathered and made demon
STATIONS in his favor. Mr.. Blaine can
go nowhere in this country that the popu-
lar respect for him will not manifest itself
in the most unmistakable manner. This
is better than to be President. great as
is the honor justly belonging to that high
office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The women Of Leavenworth, Kan,
have registered to the number of 2673.
while the male registration foots up 43lS.
The women are to vote this spring for the
first time for municipal officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

Enthusiastic prohibiticnists in Michigan
are predicting the success of the prohibi-
tory amendment next week by from 49,
900 to $4,000 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02
gaily Eeunebef 5onrmal.
Augusta. Saturday Morning. April q.

April comes in sunny and pleasant. but
it has big job before it to carry off the
snow and get the ground ready for SOW
ing early peas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

Alaska is now the land of promise. This
territory which when it was bought was
considered by the public worthless pos
session is blossomng with riches not
dreamed of at that time. Gold diggers
ere swarming in the southern part, pc
troleum abounds. the fur trade IS large
and the earth Yields good return to those
who plant aud SOW such seeds as are
adapted to the climate. Mr.. Seward ap-
pears to have been wiser in regard to
Alaska than most OF people in his day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

While we are in the midst of snow in
this locality the country farther south is
visited with terrific thunder storms, and
strawberries are found in abundance in
the markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02
Pensions and Patents.

Soldiers believing themselves entitled to a Pension
or to an Increase of Pension, write to the under.
signed (late OF 10th Me. Vols for full information
No fee if not successful Ordinary letters Of inquiry
from inventors and others desiring to obtain Patents,
Trade. Marks, Lab,ls or Designs will be answered
Tree OF charge. kennebec County references fur
nished 1H0S. S. HOPKINS, Attorney at Law 736
Eighth ST.. N. W.. Washington, D. G.
feb2d&Wtf
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Iadies' Weaknesses.

Mr.. T. II. Gaford of Church HILL Nd, is so thank.
full for the restoration of his wife to health
that he is willing to certify TO the fact and manner
of her cure. To Mrs Lydia f. Pinkham This is
to certify to the grand effects of your Vegetable
Compound. My wife suffering from terrible
disease which seemed to battle the skill of the best
medical men. She was in poor languid. depressed,
nervous condition. We finally concluded to Try
your Vegetable Compound, and to great surprise
the half of one bottle had not been taken before
there seemed to be a thorough change in her whole
condition. and now to day she lie In good health and
entirely relieved from all former depressed feelings
L I'll GAEEORD and wife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

trio rich men of New York. He lives in
little tumble-down house in Harlem. but 10
reported to be worth upwards of 81 ,OOO,OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-02

The Thomaston Herald says that there is
deep mystery about the money of the town of
Friendship. Some $500 is missing which the
treasurer claims has been stolen from HE
home. Investigation clears the treasurer
from any suspicion OF ENLIGHTENMENT. The
loss was not discovered till the Seectmen and
treasurer met to make up their reports, when,
on going to the repository where the money
found.
Edward G. Chapman. of South Thomaston,
claims to own the oldest horse in the world
She is 81 years old and is vet in good con-
dtion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-10

While the attention of Europe has been
occupied in consideration of the proba-
bilities of duel between Germany and
France, Russia has managed to reopen
the Bulgarian question, and the war cloud
has shifted from Western Europe to the East
again. The probability that the recent
outbreak in unhappy Bulgaria was insti-
gated by Russian intrigue, just as was the
coup d'etat by which Prince Alexander
was forced to abdicate, amounts almost to
certainty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-10

What truly beautiful word we live in
Nature gives US grandure of mountains, glens
and oceans, and thousands of means of
enjoyment. We can desire no better when
in perfect health but how often do the ma
jority of people feel like giving it up dis
heartened. discouraged and worn out with
disease, when there is no ocsasion for this
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof that Green's August Flower
will make them free from disease as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are
the direct cause of seventy-five per cent. OF
such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache, Costiveness. Nervous Pros
tration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation OF
the Heart, and other distressing symptoms
Three doses of August Flower will prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents.
Try it,
Oct2dGwlynrchwkv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-10

By a decision OF the United States Su-
preme Court, rendered Monday. the whole
army of commercial drummers is relieved
from the oppression OF State taxation. In
the opinion of the court a tax on the sale
of goods by sample by those not having a
regularly licensed place in the district is
an interference with interstate commerce
and can not be tolerated under the Con-
stitution of the United States.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Mr.. Powers of Houlton, from the Judi
ciary Committee, presented two reports on
petitions for the abolition of the death pen
alty-Messrs. Dow, Wiswell, Walton, Bar
ker and Powers reporting a bill to abolish
the death penalty; Messrs. Lumbert, Good
now, Heath, Manley and Talbot reporting
reference to the next legislature.
On motion of Mr.. Powers the several re-
ports and the bill were laid on the table for
printing and Friday assigned for their con-
sideration.
Mr.. Clark of Calais, from the Committee
on Railroads, Telegraphs and Expresses,
submitted majority report ought to pass in
new draft on bill an act to amend the charter
OF the international Railroad Company of
Maine, with an act to amend chap. Sal, pri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-10

There are a good many people in
various parts Of the country who are still
wondering why it was that the same Con-
gress which properly pensioned Mrs.
Hancock, the widow of great democratic
soldier, refused to pension Mrs. Logan.
the widow of great republican soldier.
This is a conundrum which the Grand
Army men are asking in vain.
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State News.


| EAST LIvERMoRE - Our correspondent
writes, Mar. Z After the choice of Mr..
w. Weld for Moderator, the following town
officers were elected for the year ensuing
| Town Clerk. C. II. Gibbs Selectmen, N. w.
Brown, A. J. Dain, f. f. Goddlng; Town
Treasurer, C. Fl Gibbs. The following ap
preparations were make: For schools, amount
required by law for paupers, $500; for con-
tiDgent expenses, $500; for kimball Post,
Memorial day, S25; voted to allow so per
cent. discount on all highway taxes
paid in cash before July |; voted
to raise $4,000 to be worked
out on the highways; by unanimous vote it
was decided to raise $3.50, the amount required
of the town to make the bridge at Livermore
Falls free. Public sentiment in this town is
verwhelmingly tn favor of free bridge.
Voted to have all taxes paid by Feb l, 1888 !;
voted to appropriate $500 for free high
schools.
SOMERSET.
NoRRIDGEwoCK-At the annual town meet
ing the following officers were elected 4:
Moderator, H. c. Powers; Clerk, E, Lowe
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers OF Poor,
E. Lowe, G. A. Sawyer, H. C. Powers ;
Treas, G. A. Hussey; Collector, j. H.
Burgess Auditor, John Robbins; Constables,
J. II. Burgess, r NJ. Baker, w. H. Cross
Raised for support of schools, S1200 raised
for support of poor and town expenses, $4,000
payment of debts and interest, Sll 900
maintenance of ways and bridges, cash, $500
labor tax, $500; voted not to buy a poor
farm.
SoLON-Selectmen, Assessors and Over
seers of Poor, j. l.. Pierce. N. Lander, C.
French Clerk, O B. French; Collector and
IL Il
Patterson School Committee, G.. w. Cover
Fence Viewers. J. Wilson, G. French; Sur
veyors of Lumber, O. Hilton, N. Lander, T.
C Jones; Surveyors of Wood and Bark,
David Rowell, Marshall Williams; Pound
Keeper, Thos. Brannan, John Bean. Money
raised for schools, $50. 40 free high schools,
5000; highways, $500; raised 10 money,
5000; to defray town charges, 5000; voted
10 buy road machine: 1885 tax uncollected.
about Sis: 1886 tax uncollected. about 1850.
Town out of debt and money in the treasury.
CoRNy1LLE.-At the annual town meeting
held March 7. the following officers were
elected Moderator. ]. w. Hobart Clerk and
Treasurer. Geo e. Doe: Selectmen. ]. C.
Kinsman + w Stone II 6 Emery. Town
Agent. + G. Kinsman. Sunprvisor Of Scbools
Alonzo Smith. s,ollector and Constable n
ID. Eaton. Raised for schools. $500. roads
81 900 town charges. etc. s765.
No. MAp1sos -Our correspondent writes
Mar 7.T' d Sallev has been drawn AZ iuror
for the March term of court.-Daniel SAWYER.
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r. S. B. Hatch, of Lebanon Springs. NY,
is 80 years old. He says: suffered from
Liver Complaint for thirty years and could
not obtain relief. l was persuaded to try
DR.. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, and it has
cured me. l digest my food without Difficult.
ty and enjoy refreshing rest. Druggists 81.
Send 2-cent stamp to DR.. Kennedy. Rondout,
n. Y, for his book on Kidney, Liver and
Blood disorders. Mention this paper.
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81, revised statutes, relating to life iu,ur.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

81, revised statutes, relating to life iusur.
ance.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
Bill an act to supply the people Of Dexter
village and vicinity with pure water.
Bill an act to incorporate the Pleasant Riv.
er Improvement Co.
Bill an act to incorporate the Southwest
Harbor Water Co.
Bill an act authorizing the construction Of
railroad in tide waters 10 the towns Of
York and Wells.
Bill an act to incorporate the Rocaneks
Trust and Banking Co.
Bill an act to incorporate the Diamond
Illuminating Co.
Bill an act to amend sec. IA, chap. 2s4,
public laws of 1885, relating to surety com.
panies.
Bill an act authorizing Samuel D. Leavii
to extend bis wharf into tide waters at East.
port.
Bill an act to incorporate the Pumgustook
Water Co.
Bill an act to amend sec s. chap. IS. re.
vised statutes, relative to widows dover.
Bill an act fixing the salary Of the Adju.
.ant General.
FINALLY PASSED.
Resolve in favor of CRYSTAL Plantation.
Resolve in favor of Edwin A. Davis
Resolve proposing an amendment TO the
constitution in relation to the term of Office
of the State Treasurer.
On motion of Mr.. Dickey of Fort Kent,
Adjourned.